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  • Senior Research & Development Manager
    Senior Research & Development Manager
    9 hours ago
    $105000–$145000 yearly
    Full-time
    Brooklyn, New York

    We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good. Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what's "healthy" they don't stop to consider what's healthy. As far as we're concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring a full-time Sr. R&D Manager based out of our Greenpoint NYC office. This is a great opportunity for an experienced individual to work closely with the founding team of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream as the company continues on its major growth. The ideal candidate is someone who is a true foodie, innovative, driven, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment (and loves ice cream!). The Senior R&D Manager will report directly to the VP of Commercialization. The main responsibility of this role is to ensure that Van Leeuwen Ice Cream continues to churn out the most innovative, high quality ice cream possible, keeping food trends and branding in mind always. This role will be based out of our Greenpoint, Brooklyn office and be in office at least four to five days a week. Job Responsibilities Flavor Innovation + Renovation • Lead developing new recipes that can be effectively commercialized while making sure they are of intended quality and cost, • Continually monitor existing recipes for flavor, texture, and appearance, and propose recipe changes based on product performance, • Create flavor concepts and formulas for LTO flavors (new store openings, collaborations, seasonal pints, events, etc), • Manage and maintain all of Van Leeuwen's formulations, • Build out costing models for all recipe development to confirm product P&L's, • Research flavor trends and innovations based on the ice cream industry, restaurant menus, internet trends, new ingredient innovation, and seasonal products, • Gather all necessary documents for internal ingredient and supplier approval, • Work with material suppliers on meeting our ingredient guardrails with existing or custom products, • Continually evaluate ingredients and suppliers based on costs, availability, or improving quality of our final product, • Receive, log, test, and approve samples of new or substitution ingredients before ordering for full scale production, • Participate in QA tastings to review amounts of inclusions and formula changes, and address production procedures and/or issues Co-Manufacturer Management • Support launches with co-manufacturers to maximize quality, productivity, and revenue, • Collaborate with QA/Food Safety and co-manufacturers to correct production related issues, • Work closely with the Supply Chain team to improve strategic decision-making and maximize production efficiencies, • Verify and cross-reference copacker BOMs to ensure products will meet intended standards, • Support in-person trials and first productions (up to 30% travel) Marketing/Wholesale & Retail • Write flavor descriptors for all new products including monthly specials, new toppings, or updated ingredients, • Work directly with collaborating brands and marketing team to create flavors, send samples, and get final BOMs approved and ingredients ordered for new flavors, • Work closely with Sales & Marketing to find portfolio gaps to create new CPG skus, • Ship samples of VL products to wholesale buyers and collaborating teams (often creating custom small batch samples), • Generate ingredients, allergen statements, and nutritional panels for CPG products., • Proof and approve final artwork for packaging alongside marketing and FSQ Job Requirements • 4 to 6 years of experience in an R&D or commercialization role, • Food Science or Engineering background required, • Dairy/Ice Cream Development Experience preferred, • Experience in Food Manufacturing ideal, • Proficiency in TraceGains, Google, and Microsoft product suites a plus, • Strong attention to detail, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills across external and cross-functional partners, • In-office 4-5x/week, • Innovative spirit and creativity, • Must be comfortable working in-store scoop shifts once a quarter, while adhering to DOH guidelines Compensation + Benefits $105,000 - 140,000m annual compensation depending on experience, paid weekly Eligible for annual 10% bonus • Employee Scoop Card (Enjoy Ice Cream from any of our scoop shops nationwide), • Medical, Dental + Vision Insurance with 70% Employer Contribution, • 401k with up to 4% Employer Match, • Cell Phone Reimbursement Plan, • Wellness Reimbursement Plan, • Flexible Time Off - No accrual required, • Paid Sick Time, • Paid one month sabbatical (eligible after 4 years of continued employment), • Yearly Performance Reviews Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. Salary Range $105,000---$145,000 USD Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.

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  • Driver Fleet Manager
    Driver Fleet Manager
    10 days ago
    Full-time
    East Williamsburg, Brooklyn

    Full job description Healthy Heart Foods is seeking an experienced, hands-on Fleet Manager to oversee our commercial delivery fleet. This is an operational position, not a desk-only management role. We are looking for someone who understands trucks, drivers, maintenance, and the day-to-day challenges of keeping a busy delivery fleet on the road. Candidates must have commercial truck driving experience and be willing and able to drive company trucks when needed. Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operation and readiness of the company vehicle fleet. Take full ownership of all vehicle maintenance, repairs, breakdowns, towing, and rentals. Develop and manage preventive maintenance schedules for every vehicle. Coordinate repairs with mechanics, dealerships, body shops, refrigeration technicians, towing companies, and other vendors. Track vehicles that are out of service and actively manage their return to operation. Arrange rental or replacement vehicles when needed to prevent interruptions to deliveries. Review repair estimates, recommendations, and invoices. Monitor tires, brakes, oil changes, inspections, liftgates, refrigeration systems, and other vehicle maintenance requirements. Maintain an accurate record of the condition and status of every vehicle. Work closely with dispatch and operations to ensure enough trucks are available for daily routes. Drive company delivery trucks when operational needs require it, including emergencies, driver call-outs, moving vehicles, or other situations. Collaborate with management and HR in interviewing and evaluating driver candidates. Participate in road tests and help determine whether prospective drivers have the appropriate driving skills and judgment. Assist with driver onboarding, training, and safety procedures. Coordinate driver schedules with dispatch and operations, and monitor driver hours, attendance, overtime, and Hours of Service compliance where applicable. Monitor driver performance, accidents, violations, vehicle care, and compliance with company procedures. Ensure drivers properly complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Maintain vehicle registrations, inspections, insurance documentation, permits, and other required records. Help ensure compliance with applicable DOT, DMV, insurance, and commercial vehicle requirements. Investigate accidents and coordinate documentation, insurance claims, towing, and repairs. Monitor GPS/fleet-management systems, mileage, vehicle utilization, and driver behavior. Monitor fleet expenses including repairs, maintenance, rentals, towing, fuel, and other costs. Identify opportunities to reduce vehicle downtime and unnecessary fleet expenses. Recommend when vehicles should be repaired, replaced, rented, or removed from service. Qualifications Commercial truck driving experience required. Must be willing and able to drive company trucks as needed. Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. CDL preferred where applicable. Previous fleet management, fleet maintenance, transportation management, or similar experience. Strong knowledge of commercial vehicle maintenance and repair. Experience working with mechanics, repair shops, dealerships, towing companies, and rental companies. Experience supervising, interviewing, training, or evaluating drivers. Knowledge of DOT, DMV, commercial vehicle, and driver safety requirements. Strong organizational and follow-up skills. Comfortable using GPS/fleet-management software, spreadsheets, and other technology. Ability to troubleshoot problems and make decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment. Who We’re Looking For We want someone who takes ownership of the fleet. The right person knows which trucks are operational, which need service, when inspections are due, which vehicles are in the shop, when they are coming back, and whether a rental is needed. When a truck breaks down, we don’t want someone who simply reports the problem. We want someone who takes responsibility for solving it and keeping the operation moving. Our goal is simple: safe, reliable trucks available every day so our customers receive their deliveries on time. Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

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